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PESHAWAR: A delegation of the World Bank led by its Regional Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser met higher authorities of the provincial government and discussed with them different matters special focus on public welfare projects…

RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Maj Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Tuesday said terrorists were using Afghan soil to carry out their activities against Pakistan.  Addressing a press conference here, he said…

RAFAH, Gaza Strip: The Israeli military took control of the vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, pushing into the southern Gazan town after a night of air strikes and as prospects for a ceasefire deal hung in the…

BUGHDAD: As many as 11 people were hanged for terrorism after they were convicted by court of the charges in the southern city of Nasiriyah in Dhi Qar province. Iraqi authorities on Monday executed by hanging 11 people convicted of…

LONDON: The women cricket team of Pakistan arrived in London where it will play T20 and One Day International matches against England. During the visit of the Pakistani women team, there will be three T20 and as many ODI matches. The…

HOUSTON (Reuters): Oil futures rose on Monday after Saudi Arabia hiked June crude prices for most regions and as the prospect of a quick agreement for a Gaza ceasefire deal appeared slim, reviving fears that combat between Hamas and Israeli…

PESHAWAR: To ensure protection and welfare of children in the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a 10-day training on child protection case management was conducted at a hotel here. The training was organized as a mandatory course for…

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday suspended a ruling of the Peshawar High Court denying reserved seats in the KP assembly to the Sunni Ittehad Council which comprises members of the PTI. The Election Commission of Pakistan…

CAIRO (Reuters): Three Israeli soldiers were killed in a rocket attack claimed by Hamas armed wing, near the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, where Palestinian health officials said at least 19 people were killed by Israeli fire on…

PESHAWAR: A representative delegation of Polio Oversight Board led by Dr. Christopher Alias called on Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur. Other members of the delegation included representatives from World…